Carson County Emergency Services District No. 2 (“ESD 2”) is committed to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We actively work to increase the accessibility and usability of our website and, in doing so, aim to comply with applicable accessibility standards and best practices.
Our goal is to ensure that all members of the public, including individuals with disabilities, can access the information and services available on our website without barriers.
This website is designed and maintained to conform with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, as adopted by the:
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title II,
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and
Texas Administrative Code §213 (Subchapters B & C) administered by the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR).
These standards require that web content be perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust so it can be used effectively by individuals employing assistive technologies such as screen readers, magnifiers, voice input, or alternative navigation devices.
ESD 2 conducts regular reviews of its web pages using automated tools such as WAVE (WebAIM) to identify and correct accessibility issues.
Recent improvements include:
Adding descriptive alt text for all meaningful images and icons.
Applying sufficient color contrast between text and background elements.
Ensuring clear heading hierarchy and keyboard-navigable menus.
Testing forms for proper labeling and error identification.
Accessibility checks are performed before major content updates to ensure continued compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA standards.
We welcome feedback on the accessibility of our website.
If you experience difficulty accessing any content, encounter a barrier, or need information in an alternative format, please contact us:
info@carsoncoesd2.org
Please include details of the page or content you are trying to access and the type of assistive technology you use. We will respond promptly to provide the requested information or resolve the issue.
Our website may link to external organizations such as the Texas Commission on Fire Protection, Texas A&M Forest Service, or FEMA.
ESD 2 does not control the accessibility of content provided by these third parties. We encourage visitors to review each organization’s individual accessibility policies.
This statement was last reviewed and updated on October 28, 2025.
ESD 2 will review this page annually or whenever significant website changes are made to ensure continued alignment with accessibility standards.